Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics arrived at singer Michael Jackson's home just before one o'clock Thursday afternoon. They say Jackson wasn't breathing when they arrived. They immediately began giving him CPR. Then paramedics rushed him to the UCLA Medical Center about six minutes from his house. He died shortly after. When the “King of Pop” passed, shock and mourning spread to the Ozarks. Fans and Branson entertainers who knew and idolized Michael Jackson felt the loss Thursday.

It's been four years since a Michael Jackson impersonator moon walked across the Branson “Legends in Concert” stage. "I've worked with many, many Michael Jackson impersonators over the years working at Legends,” Stacey Whitto, who impersonates Gretchen Wilson and Marilyn Monroe says. “They all knew him they all said he was just a kind, kind man."

The “Blues Brothers” were shocked by the news. They said at first they hoped it was a hoax or publicity stunt. "I don't think there is a single entertainer from movies to music that hasn't been influenced by Michael Jackson," Justin Clark who impersonates Elwood Blues says. "He was one of the greatest entertainers if not the greatest entertainer that ever was,” Dennis Inman who impersonates The Temptations says. “He really changed the visual aspect of the industry with epic videos he did a lot of firsts," fellow Temptations impersonator Talmadge Pearsall.

Many entertainers started out practicing the “King of Pop's” moves. "I thought I was Michael Jackson I had the glove and the red jacket," Clark says. “I had the cartoon Jackson Five the “Off the Wall” record when Michael had an afro the size of a basketball," Bucky Heard who impersonates Jake Blues says.

Another Branson entertainer, Christina Tabuchi shared the same vocal coach as Jackson. Jackson sent her an autographed photo and a personal 16th birthday wish. In the old tape, Jackson is standing in front of a studio microphone sending his good wishes. The Tabuchi family tells KSPR their hearts go out to the phenomenal entertainer’s family.

Even those who never hit the stage will remember the music icon. "He did some nice music, he did some nice things but he'll also be remembered for his idiosyncrasies as well," Fan Teressa Counterman says. "Despite his personal life he was quite the entertainer,” Fan and Branson entertainer Bart Rockett says, “I don't think anyone can deny him that."